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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-07-15
HE THOUGHT THEY WERE IN.
DAMS.

Among the large delegations from Gar.
den City yesterday, was a well-known
old settler Whose name we withhold),
He came to see, in common with all Wis.
itors, the sham battle. After dinner he
took his usual rest, and before he was
aware, it was getting well along toward
$3.50 O'Clock. fastening to the stable Of
friend where he had his horse quar-
tered, it was but the space.of a moment
until he was speeding toward Camp Nc.
Gill. Arriving at the top of the hill just
at a time when the fight was at its worst,
the old gentleman became terribly
frightened, and'whirling his horse about
started on the back-track for town, and
with the horse at the top of his speed
Coming down the hill at the stone quar-.
ry he met friend on his way to the
camp ground. Hailing him, he shouted
at the top of his voice: "For Gods sake
come back! The grounds up there are
alive with Indians, and they will massa.
ere everybody" At this the old settler
gave his horse cut with the whip, and
away he sped. Arriving in town he tied
his horse to the first good tree and then
ran to Front street, taking shelter in one
of the stores. After time, and when
convinced that the idea that Indians
were any where about was a delusion,
he started to find his horse. This
he could not do. The equine was no.
where to be found. The old gentleman
in his fright had missed his bearing and
forgotten where he hitched. Calling on
the sheriff, and giving him a vivid de-
scription of the animal, it was not long
until the officer made glad the heart OF
the old settler by driving up with the
rig.
The boys have had good deal OF
amusement out of this little escapade,
and no doubt at considerable expense to
the aforesaid o. s.
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From Tuesdays DAILY FREE PREss.l

-Frink & Richards will continue their
great closing out sale of dry goods for 10
DAYS more. Read their new ad. They
mean business.
New Ulm people in the city to-day
speak of the coming celebration at that
place as sure to be a grand affair. An
immense crowd is expected.
Mr.. Frank Fowler had the misfortune
to be seriously injured last evening by
the breaking of a derrick in his stone
quarry. He is better this afternoon.
Rev. L. w. CLANCY, of Granite
Falls, this state, will occupy the Congre-
gational pulpit next Sunday. Mr..
Clancy was former pastor of the soci-
ETY. in this city.
The board of education spent sever
al hours more last evening discussing
the heating and ventilating question.
No action was taken, but an adjourn
ment taken till Saturday night, when ii
is supposed contract will be let. Steam
heating will probably be adopted.
Roberts Bros. report that they are
getting along quite rapidly with their
numbering, and have the work nearly
completed. The firm will remain in the
city permanently If they can work up q
satisfactory trade. They supply door
plates, letter boxes, house numbers and
everything in that line.
The Stuart Dramatic company play
ed to well-filled house last evening
Tie company remains during the entire
week playing to cheap prices, 10 and e
cents.
A magnificent set of Furniture valued
at 5000 will be given away Saturday
night to the one holding the lucky num-
her. Numbers will be given every
night during the week. A person buy
ing lOc ticket will receive one number,
and anyone buying Zoe ticket will be
given two numbers. All numbers Civ
en- out during the week will have a
chance TO draw the set of furpIture Sat.
urday night A committee of citizens
will be called on the stage SATURDAY.
night to see that the drawing is conduct.
ed with fairness.
WIN. +. Williams, of Butternut Val
ley, got notice to-day.Of the allowance O
his pension claim, which dates from the
18th of May, 1885, at S. per month. Mr.
Williams is one of the original Mankatt
boys, being mustered in from this coun
ty, and his friends viii be pleased Il
hear of his good luck.
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From Friday,s pAur rnrE Pause

M. V. Keene, formerly of this city
viii soon open Photographic gallery a
Redwood Falls,
Hall 4 Coffin report the sale of the
south 22 feet of lot three, block eighteen
for A. n. Dukes, to ], A. Willard, for
500.
-Forty-one lots have been sold in the
Germania Park addition which was APP
proved by the city council last evening,
The location of the addition is one OF
the finest to be had and being contiguous
to the stone quarries it gives good OPP
portunity for workingnen TO obtain a
home close to their work. In the pros
pectiye growth of the city, Germania
Park is apt to play an important part.
The ordinance giving the Mankato
Coal, Oil and Mineral Co. an exclusive
right to supply the city with natural gas
We understand that the company will
at once begin operations for testing the
matter and finding out ifgas is to be had
in this vicinity. 1t is to be hoped they
will make a thorough test and not
abandon the search until it is fully dem
onstrated that the great natural fuel of
the future is not found hereabouts.
The Fiber-Ware Company received
an order from Salt Lake City, this morn
ing, for 20 dozen pals of their manufac-
ture. These goods are fast gaining pop
ularity, and being the best of their kind
made, are destined to come into general
use throughout the country.
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INJURED BY A MOVING MACHINE

An eighteen year-old son of Mr.. Free
man Getty, of Beauford, had one of his
feet cut off three inches above the ankle
by moving machine on Tuesday. He
was in the act of climbing into the driv-
er's seat of the machine when the team
became frightened and started up,
throwing the boy before the knives,
with the above result. The foot was
completely severed from the limb. The
unfortunate boy was taken to Napoleon,
where surgical attendance was obtained.
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YESTERDAY.

After the march through the city yes.
terday the boys were at liberty to do az
they pleased until 900 p. m. At that
hour the regiment was formed on the
parade ground, and his excellency- Gov
McGill, formally reviewed the troops
The heat was something terrible and the
soldiers suffered more than on any pre-,
yious occasion during the encampment
A review is one of the hardest manoeuy
ers that soldier is called upon to un
dergo, and even when the weather il
pleasant it is dreaded. The boys, how
ever, did credit to themselves and to the
State yesterday. Everything connected
with the review passed off auspiciously
for all concerned. A large concourse O
citizens were present.
After the review, the battery of artil
lery advanced upon the parade ground
and gave an exhibition drill in the pres
ence of very large number of specta
tors. All the movements pertaining Il
battery were executed with the great
est precision. Thorough instruction and
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> long practice was manifested throughout
i the manoouyers being performed witt
: the regularity OF machinery. The firini
was especially attractive. Major Rod
/ ney is deserving Of high compliments OF
the success Of the drill and the hlghl,
disciplined state OF bis troops. All ths
movements were performed 10 obedience
to the bugle, and even the horses seemed
10 understand the commands.
Il An unusually large number Of strang
ers strolled through the camp during the
evening. Many of the boys. completely
tired out by fatiguing duties Of the day,
retired to their cots or straw pallets at an
early hour, but others. and especially
the officers, repaired to the city, where
many of them attended the Governors
reception. Many uniforms were visible
at the Opera House, where tour Bache-
lors'' was being rendered.
Notes.
The band boys are the hsppiest on the
grounds.
A large number of ladies visited camp
this forenoon.
All the trains to-day brought in crowds
who wanted TO see sham battle.
Sergeants Anderson and Cook, of Co.
G, are enjoying the camp life hugely.
Many of the boys assert that this is the
best encampment they ever attended.
There were several cases of prostra-
ton by the heat Yesterday, but nothing
of serious nature.
The troops are well-pleased and more
than satisfied with the reception they
have received at the hands of our citi-
zens.
One Of the corporals Of last nights
guard left the camp and attended the
Governors reception. The result prom
Uses to be that he will be reduced to the
ranks.
An accident occurred on the grounds
this afternoon during the sham battle. A
carriage vas overturned, and lady occu-
pant slightly hurt.
The retreat gun always goes OF unex-
pectedly, at least it seems so to the visit
ors. Following the discharge, all kinds
Of EXPLANATIONS come from female lips,
such as 20 my!" ibid you ever!" and
other similar ones too numerous to men,
ion.
For some time many of the boys have
been missing various articles and to-day
suspicion attached to one of the boot
blacks as the sneak thief A number of
he boys formed themselves into vigil
ance committee, and accompanied by
.bout hundred of the regiment, escor-
ed the lad outside the lines, warning
him not to return.
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PRESBYTERY MEETING.

The Mankato Presbytery met Mon
day afternoon with the followin,
gentlemen present:
Rev. r. A. Carnahan, Moderator.
Rev. s. w. LeGrange, S. G.
Rev. Thos. Campbell.
Rev. G. G.. Reynolds.
Rev. f. G. Bailey.
Rev. S. A. Jamison.
Ed. w. w. Davis.
Rev. A. H. Corner, was received from
the Red River Presbytery, and arrange.
ments were made to install him as pas.
tor of the church at Tracy. The cal
from the Presbyterian church at Lu
Verne was placed in the hands of Rev
S. A. Jamison, and a committee was
appointed to install him as pastor of the
church.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet as
per regular programme at st. Peter in
October
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THE RECEPTION.

The reception at the Opera rink Tues
day night, rendered by Co. F in honor OF
Gov. McGill and staff, visiting officers OF
the NJ. N. G. and U. S. Army, was a
very pleasant social gathering. Between
three and four hundred ladies and gen.
tlemen attended, and after paying their
respects to the visitors, spent the bal
ance of the evening IN dancing. The
hall was very Hastily decorated with flags
and bunting, and presented a decidedly
animated appearance. Refreshments,
prepared by our good ladies, in the
shape of cake, lemonade, ice cream. etc.,
were served in abundance, and all pres
ent voted the affair magnificent sue
cess. The members of Company F did
themselves proud, and are entitled TO
much credit for the manner in which
the programme was carried out.
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CAMP MoGILL.
Sunday at the Second Regiment Encamp.
ment--Notes and Incidents.

From Mondays Daily,
To-day opened splendicly, and CAM
MeGill was awake earlier than usual, OF
account of the morning target practice
Nevertheless the program got behind
and by the time skirmish drill began 4
was fully an hour behind the schedule
time, All the duties were gone through
with, however, As the day progressed,
the sun became hotter and hotter, and
by nine O'Clock was beating down fierce
ly, with but slight breeze to modify the
heat. A feature of the forenoon was the
target practice by the battery of artillery.
A fine range of :, 900 yards has beenpre-
pared, and two targets have been placed
on the west side of the river against the
high bluff, The battery practiced throw
ing small shells across the river, but
with poor success, as many of the shells
did not explode, and those that did ex-
plode were very unreliable, being as apt
to go off half way over as any where
else. The practice continued through
out the forenoon.
The day passed off very quietly. This is
said to be the quietest camp ever held by
the Second regiment, and to those who
in the previous ones, it In
deed seems to be so. The militia are
more willing to work than ever before,
and take more interest in the perform
ance of their duties.
The afternoon was passed quietly,
many of the boys coming into town. Tar
get practice took place as usual. There
we're but few visitors in camp during the
day. the hot weather and dust prevent
ing many from leaving their own door
Yards.
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Rucklen,s Arnica SalYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by j.
r, Jones,
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East, after few days visit with Mrs.
WIS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rob-
erts. Miss Clara Roberts, who has been
absent in California for the past four
years, is also visiting her friends and
will extend her stay till fall.
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Shirts TO Order.

/ have just secured the exclusive right
to use the most approved method for
cutting and manufacturing Shirts, and
am now prepared to receive orders.
Everything guaranteed first-class, and
prices reasonable
29tf ]. C. HANSEN,
Merchant Tailor. near City Hotel.
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The last of this week a large number
of young Montana horses win arrive in
Mankato. Average weight from 900 to
b 100 pounds. Well broke to harness
and drive nicely. Will be for sale at G.
p Hoerr's stables. 8Od3twI.
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F. g. Helnze is the first to open the
Ice Cream and Soda Water season. Both
of these delicacies can be had at the
Palace Restaurant. II
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Health Marka.

A bright, Gear skin, glowing features.
animated expression, and q quick, firm
step: These are all secured by usino
DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic,
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From Tuesdays Daily.l


Camp McGlll was astir at the usual
hour this morning and the regular ron
tine of duties was carried out during the
morning. The day opened sultry and
damp and the grass was wet and the
roads muddy-aiything but desirable
day for long street parade.
During the morning large numbers oil
people arrived in the city from ne
country and surrounding towns. le
morning trains brought their quota OF
sightseers and by $50 a. m. Front street
was alive with humanity of every des-
cription and nationality. The threaten
ing clouds and the muddy roads de-
tered hundreds from coming who
otherwise would have been here.
About $50 o'clock the regiment and
battery of artillery formed on the parade
ground and started on their march to
the city. The Governor and staff had
previously been escorted to the pleasant
residence of Judge Severance where
they enjoyed themselves under the
broad piazza and did their best to keer
cool. Here they were joined by the
Mayor and city council. About half past
ten o'clock the Second Reg and Battery
f, Fourth Artillery, headed by the Sec
ond Regiment Band, marched dowr
Broad street and halted in front of the
Severance residence, the Governors par
ty being seated on the veranda. Lem
onade was served to the thirsty soldiers
by young ladies of the city. 1t went t.
the right spot, the boys voted. Their
admiration was divided between the
lemonade and the Young ladies who
served it.
j After resting for time the marcel
down Broad street was resumed. The
Governor, his staff, who were in full uni
form, and the Mayor and council anC
other city officials took carriag es tina
had been provided for them by the com
mittee of arrangements, and followed
] the regiment. The artillery brought III
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To Famers

Farmers should not SOW cookie, mus
tard seed, wild buckwheat, etc., with
their seed when they can get mill at
Jensen & Firestone's so astonishingly
have the best seeders in the market.
Call and see them. 50
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JOHN H. SCHMIDT.

The Palace Restaurant has opened its
elegant Ice Cream Parlors; Mr.. Heinze
is always along with the season. Al
Ice Cream and Soda Water at the Pal
ace Restaurant. Al
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Mankato, june 10th.

large rooms for rent, with or without
stabling. Also new room house and
lot for sale, located on corner Elm and
Second streets. Inquire of B. Bangerter's
shoe store.
5ltf JOHN III. SCHMIDT.
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Pony Livery and Pony Prices.
have now opened my new barn on
Front street for livery and boarding sta.
BILE. Call and see me.
lift L. DUTTON.
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PROSPECTING FOR NATURAL
GAS.

The Mankato Coal, Oil, Gas & Min.
eral Co. have made arrangements with
practical and prominent drillers from
the Hartford City, (Ind.) gas district to
come here and commence operations
within the next thirty days. The COM
pany will locate the place for we'll No. !
on Saturday. The drillers are men Of
experience, having developed the Hart
ford City district, their last well yielding
nearly nine million cubic feet per day.
They will bring the most improved tools
and machinery, and every advantage
will be given them to do their work on
the first we'll without delay.
Minneopa Falls, in whose vicinity the
well will be drilled, is but about three
and half miles from the city and in case
the search for gas is successful it will be
but comparatively small expense to
pipe it to Mankato. Many cities IN Ohio
and Pennsylvania are supplied with gas
which is piped from 25 to so miles.
There is no reason why gas should not
be found in this locality and many have
much faith that a "gusher" will be
struck.
The Mankato Coal, Oil, Gas & Min
eral Co. have been granted an exclusive
franchise of the city for ten wears. Those
parties desiring to join the company be-
fore the closing of the stock book, will
please report to P. Zimmerman, presi-
dent, or ]. L. Ritter, secretary snd treas.
urer.
Natural gas is without doubt the great
fuel of the future. If Mankato should
strike 1t in paying quantities there Is no
limit to the possibilities that would be
opened to her. The company deserves
good luck in their venture and we sin
cerely hope they will make rich strike.
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SUNDAY IN CAMP.

NSONCluO oOuHuSu AT the uSudl 1OuT
Sunday morning but every man would
have given a good deal had it sounded
two hours later. But sleepy or not,
they must get up and go through the du-
ties of camp. At 7:30a m. the regiment
was formed on the parade ground and
their arms and accoutrements were in
spected by Col. Bobleter, Col. Grosbeck
of the the Sixth infantry, who was de-
tailed to inspect the regiment, not hav-
ing arrived. The tents were afterwards
inspected. 1877 men were inspected.
The artillery battery was also inspected
by Major Rodney. Divine service was
held IN front of the headquarters COM
mencing at 1890 a. m. The regiment,
with sldearms on, formed into hollow
square and seated upon the ground.
Alter an appropriate selection by the
regimental band, prayer, reading, and
singing by the choir, Chaplain Molly
neaux delivered an impressive sermon.
The services were attended by large
number of citizens besides the soldiers.
The following officers arrived during
the day: Inspector General c. Brandt,
Col. Bend, Col. Pusch, Assistant Quar-
termaster General; Capt. Bean and
Lieut.. Palmquist, of Co. d, LIST Regt.;
Capt. Bronson, Co. K, LIST Regt.; the
Sergeant Major of the LIST Regt.; Col.
Grosbeck, 9th infantry, and Capt. Skin
ner, Inspector General of Rifle Practice.
During the afternoon the officers were
taken out riding by the Board of Trade
and given a view of the city.
Parade last evening was witnessed by
fully thousand people and passed off
very successfully. Col. Bend reviewed
the regiment. After the parade the reg
ment was marched around the grounds
in charge of Sergt. Maj. Clemans, the
companies being IN charge of their First
Sergeants.
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pasture Land.

The Undersigned has just completed the
fencing of 200 acres of additional pasture OF
tie and horses, assuring them abundant feed
until November. Water supply, the lie Sueur
riyor, running through the tract for half q
mile. For colts and horses, field securely
fenced with boards. Price only $500 for cattle
and S2.5e for horses for the entire season.
Apply to Chas. Soaring, or III. Schlndle on the
premises, AZ miles southeast of the city, or "a
EDWARD SEAlIING.
Mankato June 10TH So
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Montana Horses For Sale.

The mammoth Soda Water fountain at
the Palace Restaurant is now running.
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Notes.


There was a runaway near the camp
grounds yesterday.
Private Lenstrom, Co. C, has been de-
tailed to act as clerk for Adjutant Eek
stein. ....
Camp does not break up until Satur-
day morning, any rumor to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Co. F undoubtedly possesses the short
est and tallest men in the regiment, in
Lieut.. Pay and Private Severance.
Corporal A. B. Dornberg, of Co. F,
came down from Minneapolis yesterday
to remain in camp during this week.
A score of "kids" were captured early
Sunday morning by the guard, and they
were set to work raking the ground be-
tween the tents.
Sergeant-Major Clements, of Faribault,
acted as Adjutant at guardmount this
morning, an d First Sergeant Perry, of
Co. X, acted as Sergeant-Major.
1t was reported yesterday that Private
Watson, of Co. F, had the misfortune to
have his watch stolen from his pocket.
He afterwards found that one of the 9TH
er boys had borrowed it from him.
The guard captured a man Saturday
charged with being pick pocket and he
was turned over to the police authorities.
The guard was turned out and number
of ball cartridges were issued 10 them
so as to be prepared in case of an emer-
gency. There are a number of hard
characters hanging around the camp and
the guard and its officers are to be COM
mended for the part they took towards
suppressing them.
Many of the boys indulge in various
amusements during the "wee sma"
hours o. the night, such as running the
guard, getting the countersign, playing
with the guard and carrying their sleep
ing comrades outside the guard lines,
where they awake in the morning only
to be placed in the guard house. When
the officer of the day makes his appear
ance, everything is quiet and peaceful,
but the moment he is out of sight the
boys issue from their retreats, and the
| finn haoinS ooain
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LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalled for at the
poetoffice at Mankato, Minnesota for the week
ending Friday, July Is, 1887.
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How 1t Went Off.

special by Telephone.
CAMP McGILL, 4:30 p. m.-The sham
battle began at 3:45 and lasted but half
an hour. 1t was very spirited en-
gagement and pleased the immense
crowd very much. 1t passed off with
out any interruption, and no accident of
consequence occurred. AT least ten thou
sand people were on the grounds.